Cessna 404 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 39 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

39

All Events

22

Incidents

2

Minor

3

Serious

12

Fatal (42 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 03, 2024 Les Cayes, OF N404EC Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 18, 2021 Sheridan, WY N5409G Incident substantial The pilot experiencing an episode of impaired behavior and incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Mar 11, 2020 Lockhart River, AS VH-OZO Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 30, 2014 Englewood, CO N404MG Fatal (1) substantial
The loss of power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and teardown and the pilot’s failure to…

The loss of power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and teardown and the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for single-engine flight.

Apr 07, 2010 Ponce, PR N6035 Incident substantial A loss of power to the right engine for undetermined reasons.
Jun 06, 2009 Englewood, CO N37127 Incident substantial The failure of the landing gear to extend due to the failure of a hydraulic line.
Aug 11, 2003 JANDAKOT, AS VH-ANV Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 26, 2002 Windhoek, WA V5-WAA Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 13, 2001 PENA POBRE, PR N404BA Fatal (1) destroyed failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain altitude/clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with rising terrain.
Apr 15, 2000 LANSING, MI N26SA Incident substantial
A loss of engine power due to improper fuel. Also causal was the improper aircraft service by the fixed base operator personnel and the unsuitable te…

A loss of engine power due to improper fuel. Also causal was the improper aircraft service by the fixed base operator personnel and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the improper grade of fuel and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.

Jan 25, 2000 GUADALAJARA, MX CAA91 Fatal (5) Investigation pending
Sep 03, 1999 LINWOOD, UK GILGW Fatal (8) Investigation pending
Sep 01, 1999 ARUSHA, TZ 5HNAT Fatal (12) Investigation pending
Oct 18, 1996 BOLOGNESI, PE CFYUQ Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1996 BENTON HARBOR, MI N8919G Serious (1) destroyed
the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around after not attaining the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of obst…

the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around after not attaining the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of obstructions (trees) during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident were the adverse weather condition (fog and low ceiling), pilot fatigue, and the proximity of trees to the runway.

Aug 10, 1995 RAIFORD, FL N461MC Incident substantial THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING.
Jun 27, 1995 ALAMOSA, CO N36998 Incident substantial FBO PERSONNEL IMPROPERLY SERVICED THE AIRCRAFT WITH JET FUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Dec 17, 1993 BIG RAPIDS, MI N8919G Incident substantial THE PILOT'S DESCENT BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE.
Jul 12, 1993 CINCINNATI, OH N37167 Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF A NUMBER THREE ENGINE CYLINDER HOLD DOWN BOLT DUE TO FATIGUE.
Nov 27, 1992 TUCSON, AZ N5429J Incident destroyed
THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT DECISION TO DEVIATE FROM THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE MANUAL AND THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK BY MAINTAINING THE FUEL MIXTURE AT FULL …

THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT DECISION TO DEVIATE FROM THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE MANUAL AND THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK BY MAINTAINING THE FUEL MIXTURE AT FULL RICH THROUGHOUT THE MISSION AND RAPIDLY DESCENDING THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN BOTH ENGINE'S LOSING TOTAL POWER. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE 1) THE PILOT NOT FOLLOWING THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE FOR BOTH ENGINES FAILING AS OUTLINED IN THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK, AND 2) THE PILOT NOT PERFORMING A FLARE DURING THE LANDING SEQUENCE WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE COLLIDING WITH THE TERRAIN.

Nov 13, 1990 PITTSBURGH, PA N54SA Incident substantial A FAILURE OF NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION CYLINDER ATTACH POINTS WHICH ALLOWED THE NOSE LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE.
Jul 08, 1990 SAN ANGELO, TX N6239G Minor substantial
IMPROPER USE OF POWERPLANT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PIC'S INADEQUATE CREW COORDINATION, A…

IMPROPER USE OF POWERPLANT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PIC'S INADEQUATE CREW COORDINATION, AND THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED AND RATE OF DESCENT THAT RESULTED, WHEN THE PIC MANEUVERED THE AIRCRAFT BACK ON COURSE AND GLIDE PATH.

Feb 13, 1990 ENGLEWOOD, CO N409EX Incident substantial THE COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jan 17, 1990 BOCA RATON, FL N335GP Minor substantial
LOSS OF POWER IN THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO A DISCONNECTED DUCT BETWEEN THE TURBOCHARGER AND THE PLENUM CHAMBER. THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF POWER IN THE…

LOSS OF POWER IN THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO A DISCONNECTED DUCT BETWEEN THE TURBOCHARGER AND THE PLENUM CHAMBER. THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF POWER IN THE LEFT ENGINE WAS NOT DETERMINED.

Jun 10, 1988 DENVER, CO N8827K Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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